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• </c> anymore when they come to visit us. anymore when they come to visit us.
• places in the popular and most visited places in the state.<00:25:47.920><c> The</c><00:25:48.000><c
• In 2024, the trail had 314,000 visits.
• . visits. visits.
• Senator Nelson continued: "I've visited with these communities before regarding this.

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

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• We have all visited memorials and museums to the Holocaust, met survivors.
• I had the opportunity to<00:41:29.440><c> visit</c><00:41:29.760><c> Dhaka</c><00:41:30.400><c> in</c
• Dhaka in the 1980s when the war to visit Dhaka in the 1980s when the war was<00:41:32.319><c> still<
• ><c> Awitz</c><00:41:40.319><c> by</c> daughters have both visited Awitz by daughters have both visited
• We have all visited all heard stories.

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• But some of my best memories are when the sergeants would come down and visit the district office for
• I worked for Florida Farm Bureau, got to visit J.J. Growh was one. He was six years after me.
• But ever since those early days in FFA, when I had visited all 67 counties, always had in the back of
• And we have seen policy passed through the federal that have also made people not want to visit here.
• When you come to this state to visit your brother from Brazil, you come from Brazil to... ...visit this

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests including law enforcement officers and several student visitors. The chamber then adopted the special order report and moved to the special order calendar, with members also approving the journal and establishing a quorum. Later in the day, the House paused for several introductions and farewell remarks, including extended closing speeches from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities. The House passed several bills, often after brief explanations and amendments. CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for failures to report child abuse was clarified to apply prospectively and passed 111-0. SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to include House language and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) passed 112-0 after an amendment merging House and Senate provisions, and CS/SB 1246 on the linking industry to nursing education fund passed 112-0 after amendments expanding eligible contributions and program support. Additional bills approved included CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care standards, CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts for aviation safety, CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, and CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, which would allow school coaches to use limited personal funds to support student-athletes with items such as food, transportation, and rehabilitation services, with parental consent added by amendment. Most of these measures passed unanimously or near-unanimously, with SB 422 passing 108-2. The House also heard debate on CS/CS/SB 1134, a bill restricting counties and municipalities from taking official actions related to DEI and limiting the use of public funds for DEI-related activities and contracts. Members questioned how the bill would affect local government practices, observances, and staff functions, and the sponsor explained several exceptions and enforcement provisions.

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• Of course, when you increase the number of visitors that you have, you know, visiting your area, the
• your area, the have, you know, visiting your area, the uh<00:09:37.760><c> the</c><00:09:38.000><c>
• </c><00:26:57.600><c> the</c> of you that have come down to visit the of you that have come down to visit
• They've invested over decades to really elevate the perception of the state as a place to visit, and
• ,</c><00:56:47.839><c> we</c> in who are perhaps just visiting, we in who are perhaps just visiting,

Summary: The subcommittee met with leaders of the First Frontier Appalachian Trail System for an update on trail development, economic impact, and funding needs. Speakers said the system has expanded from 18 to 21 counties over the past year, with interest from additional counties, about 450 miles of trails currently open, and a goal of surpassing 1,000 miles within two years. They described the project as primarily an economic development effort that is already drawing public and private investment, supporting lodging and campground businesses, and creating new enterprises such as guide services, repairs, and recovery services for ATVs. The presentation highlighted permit sales, which began on a soft-launch basis earlier in the year and are now available both physically and online. Permits cost $25 per year for in-state residents and allow riding on First Frontier trails. Officials also discussed landowner agreements, saying the standard license agreement is modeled on Hatfield-McCoy, is favorable to landowners, and can be ended with 60 days’ notice. They said the agreements, along with patrols and cleanup efforts, help address trespassing and illegal dumping while encouraging property owners to participate. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Captain Jason Sloan reported 638 hours of patrols under the memorandum of agreement since January 1 and said the partnership has focused on safety, enforcement of existing laws, emergency planning, and cleanup support. The group also cited partnerships with the National Forest, Onyx Off-Road, ARC, and Yamaha, and said a Jeep Jamboree in Lee County drew 237 registered participants, mostly from out of state. They said a GNCC race in Knox County is being pursued for spring. The authority requested $3.5 million for the next two-year budget cycle and said it needs additional staffing, including two full-time trail development coordinators and part-time office help, to keep up with growth. Members praised the project’s progress and its potential to boost tourism and regional economic development.

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• </c><00:47:42.640><c> our</c> people that are coming to visit our people that are coming to visit our
• Um, as some of you know from<00:48:06.160><c> visiting</c><00:48:06.400><c> our</c><00:48:06.640><c>
• from visiting our community, we serve hundreds<00:48:07.680><c> of</c><00:48:07.839><c> thousands</c
• We've also visited many states and Canada, and usually with three or more bicycles on board.
• Um, and feel free to visit. Happy to give tours. Thank you, Chair Hansen.

Bills: HF1972 , HF229 , HF1090 , HF1084 , HF1307 , HF1274 , HF1609 , HF2110 , HF211 , HF216 , HF222 , HF224 , HF225 , HF203 , HF206 , HF207 , HF208 , HF227 , HF246 , HF427 , HF466 , HF502 , HF680 , HF971

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• Um, but I have offered a committee substitute after a visit with the uh leadership, and that would be
• </c><00:04:58.400><c> today,</c> our visit today, our visit today, we<00:05:00.280><c> recognize</c><
• Just visiting with our rural groups.
• Just visiting with our rural health<00:07:34.840><c> next</c><00:07:35.240><c> door,</c><00:07:35.919
• Let's go visit those places. Let's go see what they're doing.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 61, sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer and Representative Matt Lockett. The resolution, as amended by committee substitute, would create a legislative task force tied to the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) framework to study Kentucky health policy, including Medicaid drug approvals, preventive and alternative therapies, holistic health education, oversight and transparency in health care, and research into integrative approaches. Supporters said the goal was to address chronic disease and reduce over-medication, while emphasizing the effort was not intended as an attack on agriculture or the pharmaceutical industry. The resolution received favorable expression and passed the committee 9-0. The committee then heard Senate Resolution 18 from Senator Neal, urging Kentucky to maximize participation in the federal SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program. Testimony from Jessica Klein of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy and Secretary Eric Friedlander explained that SNAP E&T provides job training, education, and support services for SNAP participants, and that the program is federally matched and does not require additional General Assembly funding in the normal course. Members discussed how the program works, whether it could create new state costs, and how it fits with efforts to connect food assistance, workforce development, and local agriculture. Questions also focused on whether SNAP spending can be steered toward healthier foods and farmers markets, including Kentucky’s Double Dollars program, which was described as helping participants buy produce, meat, and dairy at participating markets and some retailers. Several members expressed support for the workforce goals but asked for more information on fiscal impacts and purchasing data. Secretary Friedlander said the SNAP E&T funds are separate from nutrition benefits, and that the state match generally comes from employer, university, or workforce partner contributions rather than new state appropriations. Senator Herron explained her vote in favor by saying the program could help people gain education and employment and reduce reliance on SNAP over time. Senate Resolution 18 was then adopted by the committee.

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• She said what she imagines would happen is that they would actually do a site visit to make sure those
• do a site visit to make sure<00:40:51.960><c> those</c><00:40:52.200><c> safety</c><00:40:52.599><c>
• </c><00:42:30.599><c> a</c> mentioned that you when you visited a mentioned that you when you visited
• only</c><01:09:42.480><c> model</c><01:09:42.799><c> that's</c><01:09:43.000><c> not</c> on-site visits
• the only model that's not on-site visits the only model that's not surveyed<01:09:43.640><c> is</c><

Bills: HF656 , HF655 , HF633

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• Am I visiting? >> I'm visiting you. Yeah, you just visiting me. >> I'm visiting you.
• Am I visiting? that what I'm doing? Am I visiting?
• Yeah, you just &gt;&gt; I'm visiting you. Yeah, you just visiting<02:03:40.639><c> me.
• </c> visiting me. visiting me. &gt;&gt; I'm<02:03:41.040><c> visiting</c><02:03:41.199><c> you.
• </c><02:03:41.360><c> And</c> &gt;&gt; I'm visiting you. And &gt;&gt; I'm visiting you.

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• I'm sure when you all come visit Santa Cruz, you'd like to see less congestion on the streets and highways
• And when you do come visit our beautiful beaches and redwoods, this simple bill is simply asking to let
• And when you do come visit our beautiful beaches and redwoods and this simple bill, so simply ask to
• E-bike-related ER visits have tripled among ages 10 to 17, more than tripled since 2019.
• E-bike-related ER visits have tripled, age 10 to 17, bike-related ER visits have tripled age 10 to 17

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation heard testimony on a large agenda of transportation-related bills, with several measures discussed before a quorum was established. AB 1588 focused on sideshows and street takeovers, with the author, San Francisco Police Department, and Streets Are for Everyone arguing the bill would modernize enforcement, add motorbikes and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and improve public safety; there was no opposition testimony. AB 2015 would require Caltrans to study the effects of third-party navigation apps on congestion, local streets, infrastructure, and emergency response, and was supported by Streets for All, AAA, and local agencies, with no opposition. AB 2717 would extend a sunset for off-site advertising displays at large sports venues; the Dodgers supported it, the San Jose Sharks and others noted amendments, and no opposition was heard. AB 1608 would strengthen the independence and transparency of the High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General by requiring public reports, adding confidentiality protections for sensitive security information, and granting staffing and purchasing authority; the First Amendment Coalition supported the amended bill, while the Vice Chair raised concerns about transparency and limiting confidential notices to committee chairs. The committee also heard AB 2346 on e-bike safety, which would require speedometers on Class 2 e-bikes, lights, a statewide sidewalk speed limit, local authority over bike-path speeds, and point-of-sale disclosures. Support came from medical, law enforcement, local government, and safety groups citing rising injuries and confusion over e-bike rules; PeopleForBikes remained opposed unless amended, mainly over lighting and disclosure requirements, though Streets for All withdrew its opposition after amendments. Members broadly supported the bill and discussed helmet use, youth safety, and the distinction between e-bikes and higher-powered e-motos. AB 1919 would let Santa Cruz Metro place a citizens’ initiative on the ballot to secure transit funding and protect service and jobs; the sponsor, bus operators, and labor supported it, with no opposition testimony. AB 2012 would streamline permits for moving manufactured homes under an annual permit, and AB 2024 would clarify Outdoor Advertising Act permitting and relocation procedures; both drew support from industry and housing groups and no opposition. After quorum was established, the committee adopted the consent calendar, which included items 13, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, and 21, by roll call vote. The committee then heard AB 2484, which would allow San Diego voters to authorize a local transit tax initiative for MTS; the author and MTS argued it would preserve service and allow voters to decide future funding, and the bill advanced on a 5-2 roll call with the roll left open for absent members. The committee also heard AB 2560, which would codify the state transportation climate principles known as CAPTI; supporters said it would lock in goals for transit, rail, active transportation, equity, and greenhouse gas reduction, while Orange County Transportation Authority opposed. The author closed by asking for aye votes, and the committee proceeded toward roll-call action on the bill.

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• And Ivy, wherever you are, if you want to come visit, we'd love to meet you. No, and Mr.
• Daniels and Ivy, wherever you are, if you want to come visit, we'd love to meet you.
• But back to the juvenile, I've visited and I've seen these kids under the age of 18, already traumatized
• But back to the juvenile, I've visited and I've seen these kids under the age of 18, already traumatized
• But back to the juvenile, I've visited and I've seen these kids under the age of 18, already traumatized

Bills: HB36 , HB52 , HB56 , HB68 , HB92 , HB119 , HB140 , HB147 , HB160 , HB171 , HB289 , HB351 , HB552 , HB784

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury

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• We have Cherish, Don, Caitlin, Karen, Sui Ming, and Cheryl, all here visiting from our great district
• And then I had two students visit me from YMCA's Youth in Government today, Asher and Joaquin, incredibly
• I too would like to welcome all the students that are here today, either shadowing or visiting.
• I too would like to welcome all the students that are here today either shadowing or visiting.
• Representative Powell: The amendment was to visit with ADOT through the chair to get their approval.

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• He accompanied his mother and also Hannah Ebelhar to visit with Briscoe and Briscoe.
• >> To introduce special guests. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Um, we've had multiple people visiting us today, and
• He accompanied his mother and also Hannah Ebelhar to visit with Briscoe and Briscoe.
• <00:50:47.280><c> Hannah</c><00:50:47.600><c> Ebelhar</c><00:50:48.160><c> to</c><00:50:48.320><c> visit
• </c> mother and also Hannah Ebelhar to visit mother and also Hannah Ebelhar to visit with<00:50:49.320

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• Prior to taking office four years ago, I had not had the opportunity to make a visit to that area.
• And I just appreciate if anybody has a chance to go visit the copper mine and just see, first off, the
• We've had a great time this morning visiting. She has a passion for medicine.
• I also had the opportunity to visit with some students from UNM School of Medicine.
• Speaker, to the doctors and medical students visiting us today, I'd like to say thank you.

Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM18 , HM21 , HB10 , HB11 , HB12 , HB13 , HB14 , HB31 , HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• Supreme Court Justice visit in the works.
• Supreme Court Justice visit in the works.
• There was a four-day site visit. There were seven members of an accreditation team.
• All of this was reviewed by The ABA and the site visit team had no concerns about our use of adjunct
• the judges, let's visit the courts, let's visit tribal schools, colleges, excuse me, also my rural communities

Bills: SB1 , SB3

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• We may visit Maxwell once a month, and we're there for two hours. Distribution.
• We strongly encourage you, if you've not, to visit one of the food banks to see your good work and your
• But I know in one of the schools in my district, they do get, I think once a year, a visit that goes
• We need to make sure that we can have youth close to home where their parents can visit.
• Madam Chair, and does that allow them to visit with the animal? Absolutely.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• So today I wanted to visit with the committee about the opportunity that Secretary Rollins has provided
• However, not having visited the Panama plant, I don't know the full details of why... they're reluctant
• We're, you know, visiting with county judges, emergency management folks in the counties.
• And I've also had the opportunity to visit the Kipling and Bushland ARS facility that's in Kerrville.
• Well, we appreciate the opportunity. opportunity to visit with you all today.

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock

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• I'd love to go visit the people there. I have friends who live there.
• I visited the Capitol and pleaded with my legislators to remember us, not to let us bear the brunt of
• I visited the sex offender program in St. Peter and saw what we're doing in that line of work.
• Members, tomorrow morning we're going to be visited by one of the most confounding, challenging, awesome
• They've worked really hard, and they enjoy it so much when we visit.

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• When I visited nine New York.
• I enjoyed our visit in the office.
• Maybe you could commit to coming to Delaware and visiting. I'm happy to come to Delaware and visit.
• Don't just visit Utah; it's a lovely place.
• The only commitment I ask for you, of course, you have to visit Ohio.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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• The nature itself will visit upon people.
• A program where it’s visiting.
• So you can have your child, your cousin, your sister visit you on your Medicare or Medicaid.
• Caregiver salaries, just these people who are coming and visiting you are 50 grand.

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• The other exciting thing is the bill mandated the development of a universal postpartum visit by a nurse
• And in that visit, it's required for another universal screen for depression.
• If you have a visit weekly with someone postpartum who's not doing well, who doesn't have a therapist
• and doesn't have access to psychiatric care, is there a mechanism that allows those visits to be billed

Summary: The Ellen Story Commission for Postpartum Depression held its spring meeting with a large turnout, beginning with roll call and a review of the agenda. Co-chairs Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid and Senator Liz Miranda highlighted progress from the recently enacted maternal health omnibus law and the Moms Matter Act, including creation of a midwifery board, expansion of out-of-hospital birth options, doula services, lactation support, MassHealth coverage changes, and a trust fund for community-based behavioral health and substance use grants. Members also discussed implementation of the new law, the commission’s annual report, and the need to continue supporting birth centers and perinatal mental health services. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on commission membership and vacancies. Commissioners discussed whether to remain on the body, the need to fill several open seats, and whether the commission’s statutory composition should be updated to better reflect current practice and expertise. Members suggested adding more clinicians working directly with perinatal families, infant mental health experts, and a representative from PSI of Massachusetts, while also noting the value of having regulators and professional society representatives at the table. Several participants said any changes to membership would likely require legislation, and the co-chairs said they would explore options and possibly circulate a flyer or other invitation process for nominations. The commission also discussed meeting structure and future planning. Members generally supported moving to quarterly virtual meetings, with a preference for a 4 p.m. start time, and some suggested one annual in-person gathering. The group agreed to postpone the usual May Advocacy Day because the Great Hall was unavailable and instead aim for a fall event, with volunteers stepping forward to help plan it. Commissioners raised top-of-mind issues including postpartum depression screening reimbursement, care for people after miscarriage or abortion, access for undocumented pregnant people, and the impact of federal cuts. The meeting ended with agreement to crowdsource legislative priorities for the next quarter, consider future presentations from outside organizations, and send updates between meetings, followed by a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.